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    UCEED Part A Syllabus 2027: Topic-wise Syllabus, Exam Pattern & Sectional Weightage, Best Books to Prepare

    UCEED Part A Syllabus 2027: Topic-wise Syllabus, Exam Pattern & Sectional Weightage, Best Books to Prepare

    Tekumalla AvinashramUpdated on 29 Jul 2026, 11:31 AM IST

    The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay will conduct the UCEED 2027 exam on January 17, 2027. The UCEED 2027 registration process will begin on October 1, 2026, on its official website – uceed.iitb.ac.in. The UCEED 2027 exam is divided into two parts, Part A and Part B. In which the UCEED exam will be conducted in online mode, focusing on three sections: Numerical Answer Type (NAT), Multiple Select Questions (MSQ), and Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ). The UCEED Part A exam plays an important role during the evaluation process. The Part B paper will be evaluated for students only who get shortlisted in the Part A exam. Read the complete article to know about the UCEED Part A syllabus – topic-wise, weightage, exam pattern, preparation tips, books and other important details.

    UCEED Part A Syllabus 2027: Topic-wise Syllabus, Exam Pattern & Sectional Weightage, Best Books to Prepare
    UCEED Part A Syllabus 2027

    UCEED Part A syllabus 2027: Topic-wise Syllabus

    The UCEED 2027 syllabus will be updated on the official brochure. In the meantime, candidates can refer to the previous years' UCEED Part A syllabus for better understanding:

    Topics

    Description

    Visualization and spatial reasoning

    Ability to visualise and transform 2D shapes and 3D objects and their spatial relationships.

    Practical and scientific knowledge

    Know-how of scientific principles and everyday objects.

    Observation and design sensitivity

    The capacity to detect concealed properties in daily life and think critically about them. Attention to detail, classification, analysis, inference and prediction.

    Environment and society

    General awareness of environmental, social and cultural connections with design.

    Analytical and logical reasoning

    Ability to analyse qualitative and quantitative

    information.

    Language

    Proficiency in reading and comprehending Standard English.

    Creativity

    Grasp of verbal and non-verbal analogies, metaphors, signs and symbols.

    UCEED 2027 Weightage

    The UCEED 2027 weightage will be given in a detailed manner on the official brochure. Based on the previous year’s data of the marking scheme in the Part A section, the Part A section will have a total of 200 marks, which is divided into three sections. Check the detailed overview of UCEED 2027 Part A topic-wise weightage as given below:

    Sections

    Question Type

    No. of Questions

    Total Marks

    Weightage in Part A

    Section 1

    NAT (Numerical Answer type)

    14

    56

    28%

    Section 2

    MSQ (Multiple Select questions)

    15

    60

    30%

    Section 3

    MCQ (Multiple choice questions)

    28

    84

    42%

    Total

    57

    200

    100%

    UCEED 2027 Exam Pattern

    The UCEED 2027 exam pattern gives a detailed overview of the type of questions asked, number of questions in each section, and marking scheme for correct and wrong answers. The UCEED 2027 exam pattern is not yet released. Candidates can refer to the previous year’s data as given below:

    Part-A (2 hours)

    Type of questions

    No. of questions

    Correct answer

    Wrong answer

    Marks for question not attempted

    Total marks

    Numerical Answer Type (NAT)

    14

    4

    0

    0

    56

    Multiple Select Question (MSQ)

    15

    Partial Marking

    -1

    0

    60

    Multiple Choice Question (MCQ)

    28

    3

    -0.71

    0

    84

    Total

    57

    200

    UCEED 2027 Preparation Tips

    Check the information given below to know the preparation tips for the UCEED 2027 exam:

    • As the UCEED Part A consists of multiple sections, students are advised to allocate proper time for different sections of the syllabus.

    • Candidates are advised to practise UCEED sample question papers and UCEED previous year question papers to understand the exam difficulty level and question paper structure.

    • Students should refer to the UCEED preparation books, which are based on the latest syllabus. This mainly helps them to understand the concepts clearly.

    • Regularly reading design magazines and news related to design will help them to keep themselves updated on the latest design trends.


    Best Books for UCEED Part A

    Students who are planning to start their UCEED preparation are advised to go through the best preparation books for the UCEED 2027 exam. The table below focuses on the important books for the UCEED 2027 exam for Part A. Part A comprises 3 sections: NAT, MSQs, and MCQs.

    Books Name

    Author's Name

    Quantitative Aptitude

    R.S. AGGARWAL

    Verbal and non-verbal reasoning

    R.S. AGGARWAL

    Analytical Reasoning

    M.K. Pandey

    UCEED Previous year's papers

    Ashok Goel and Arjun Kamal

    UCEED Design Environment & Social Awareness In Design Perspective Combined With Mental & Verbal Aptitude

    Sreejanshilpa

    UCEED (B.Des) Entrance Books and Test Series

    AFAINDIA

    UCEED Entrance Exam Guide

    Surendra Kavimandan

    Comprehensive English for Competitive Exams

    Designologue

    English for Competitive Exams

    Wren and Martin

    Manorama Yearbook

    Manorama

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: Which section in UCEED Part A requires the most practice?
    A:

    Visualization, analytical reasoning, and observation-based questions usually require regular practice to improve accuracy and speed.

    Q: Are calculators allowed in UCEED Exam?
    A:

    No. Candidates are not allowed to use calculators during the UCEED examination.

    Q: How can I improve my score in UCEED Part A?
    A:

    Solving previous years' question papers, attempting mock tests, and practising reasoning and visualization questions regularly can help improve your Part A score.

    Q: Is the UCEED Part A syllabus the same every year?
    A:

    The UCEED Part A syllabus might change based on the authorities' decision. Based on the previous year’s data, the core topics of the UCEED exam will generally remain the same. 

    Q: Does IIT Bombay release the official Part A answer key?
    A:

    Yes. IIT Bombay releases the draft and final answer keys for Part A on the official UCEED website after the examination.

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    With an SC category rank of 92 in UCEED, you may be eligible for admission to some IITs, depending on the cutoff and seat availability during the counselling process. The cutoff varies each year, so you can check the details for the previous year's cutoff here: UCEED Previous Years

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